One Word from Sophia by Jim Averbeck. Illustrated by Yasmeen Ismail. Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2015

Sophia has one true desire for her birthday. But she has Four Big Problems in the way: Mom, Dad, Uncle Conrad…and Grand-mama. Will her presentations, proposals, and pie charts convince them otherwise? Turns out, all it takes is one word. From the publisher

Pass these early literacy activities onto caregivers or add them in story time.

Talk: What kind of pet would you like? What would you name your pet?

Sing: Sing a please and thank you song.

Write: Draw your favorite animal. Would this animal make a good pet?

Play: Pretend you have an unusual animal for a pet. What would you need to do to take care of this pet?

Math or Science: Your pet needs exercise. Draw a map of where you will take your pet on your walk.

More ideas and resources including a book trailer at Teach Mentor Texts